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Lamar

Oklahoma · 172 residents · 11.994 sq mi
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Lamar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $39,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

172
+89%since 1990
from 91 in 1990
1990 – 2025
14 / sq mi
+89%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.8
+2%since 1990
from 43.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
641442253053851990201020202024Lamar
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,250
+77%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,131
+73%since 1990
from $6,429 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−37.2 ptssince 1990
from 44.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,300
+99%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$375
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
88.2%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
11.8% rent
1.5
+12%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(146)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(11)
7
+21%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+38.4 ptssince 1990
from 36.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−47%since 1990
from 39.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamar, Oklahoma?

Lamar, Oklahoma has about 172 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lamar, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lamar, Oklahoma earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamar, Oklahoma expensive?

In Lamar, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $39,300, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Lamar, Oklahoma?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lamar, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamar, Oklahoma?

About 6.8% of people in Lamar, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamar, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamar, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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